Sovereign Oder of St. John of Jerusalem Defy Holy See Investigation

[The Chief]

In an unprecedented move, the Order of Malta has officially instructed members not to cooperate with an investigation ordered by the Holy See.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-knights-idUSKBN14V21O

Regards,
The Chief

[for Nicolai]

Quote ... "The order, whose members swear allegiance to the pope"

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so their "allegiance" has no meaning !?

[Edward Hillenbrand]

Post by for Nicolai
Quote ... "The order, whose members swear allegiance to the pope"
...
so their "allegiance" has no meaning !?

I wonder if it is time for Francis to begin the laicization process for Cardinal Burke. It appears that the good Cardinal hasn't gotten the message that there is new Sheriff in town.

Of course, one has to wonder what Benedict's role in all this has been.

[Richard Williams]

Post by Edward Hillenbrand

Post by for Nicolai
Quote ... "The order, whose members swear allegiance to the pope"
...
so their "allegiance" has no meaning!?

I wonder if it is time for Francis to begin the laicization process for Cardinal Burke. It appears that the good Cardinal hasn't gotten the message that there is new Sheriff in town.
Of course, one has to wonder what Benedict's role in all this has been.

CONSTITUTIONAL CHARTER
OF THE SOVEREIGN MILITARY
HOSPITALLER ORDER
OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
OF RHODES AND OF MALTA

Article 15
Powers of the Grand Master
Par 1 - ***
Par 2 - It pertains to the Grand Master:

(a)-(f) ******
(g) to execute the acts of the Holy See, insofar as these relate to the Order ***

[The Chief]

Post by for Nicolai
Quote ... "The order, whose members swear allegiance to the pope"
...
so their "allegiance" has no meaning !?

I presume that most swore allegiance to either St. John Paul the Great, or HH Pope Benedict XVI. Perhaps they remain loyal to them.

Regards,
The Chief

[Edward Hillenbrand]

Cardinal Burke answers to Francis.

[c***@gmail.com]

It is not the first time the order and the Vatican are at odds and probably won't be the last either.

[3ARwun]

Post by for Nicolai
Quote ... "The order, whose members swear allegiance to the pope"
...
so their "allegiance" has no meaning !?

so the word "sovereign" has no meaning??